Pierre, SD Micro Area

Metro Area

Population: 20,744 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Pierre, SD Micro Area

What is the median household income in Pierre, SD Micro Area?: The median household income in Pierre, SD Micro Area is $78,965 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Pierre, SD Micro Area?: The poverty rate in Pierre, SD Micro Area is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Pierre, SD Micro Area?: $217,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Pierre, SD Micro Area?: The median gross rent in Pierre, SD Micro Area is $925 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Pierre, SD Micro Area residents have a college degree?: 34.3% of adults in Pierre, SD Micro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

20,744

Median Income

$78,965

Median Home Value

$217,500

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

0.5%

Median Age

39.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,253 (+20.2%) Home Value: +$42,000 (+23.9%) Poverty Rate: -2.4 pp (-32.9%) Bachelor's+: 0.0 pp (+0%) Unemployment: -2.1 pp (-80.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 20,744

Median Age 39.0

Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 2.9% White (non-Hisp.) 82.0% Asian 0.7% Two or More 5.6% Other 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $78,965 ±$5,982

Per Capita Income $91,924

Median Family Income $95,676

Poverty Rate 4.9%

Child Poverty Rate 6.5%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 5.9%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 29.0%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

3.5%

$10–15k

1.4%

$15–25k

5.7%

$25–35k

8.9%

$35–50k

10.3%

$50–75k

17.7%

$75–100k

17.1%

$100–150k

18.1%

$150–200k

10.7%

$200k+

6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 9,498

Owner-Occupied 75.8%

Renter-Occupied 24.2%

Vacancy Rate 9.6%

Median Home Value $217,500

Median Gross Rent $925

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.5%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 27.8%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

9.0%

$50–100k

7.0%

$100–200k

9.5%

$200–300k

30.1%

$300–500k

18.7%

$500k–$1M

8.4%

$1M+

0.7%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

5.5%

$500–1k

53.1%

$1–1.5k

36.1%

$1.5–2k

5.3%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

5.2%

1 vehicle

32.5%

2 vehicles

34.2%

28.2%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

64.7%

Single-fam. att.

2.5%

2–4 units

0.9%

5–19 units

4.1%

20+ units

5.5%

Mobile home

15.0%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

10.4%

1940–1969

1.4%

1970–1999

17.9%

2000–2009

13.1%

2010+

10.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 96.0%

Bachelor's or Higher 34.3%

Graduate Degree 10.5%

Some College / Associate 20.4%

Less Than High School 1.3%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 66.6%

Unemployment Rate 0.5%

Work from Home 4.9%

Self-Employed 7.2%

Government Workers 34.2%

Private For-Profit 58.6%

Industry

Public Admin

22.6%

Edu/Health

21.7%

Retail

9.3%

Construction

9.1%

Arts/Entmt.

7.3%

Finance

6.9%

Agriculture

5.7%

Prof. Services

5.1%

Manufacturing

3.0%

Transportation

2.3%

Wholesale

2.1%

Information

1.8%

Occupation

Management

46.1%

Sales

20.7%

Food Prep

16.0%

Construction

8.8%

Production

8.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 13.9 min

Drove Alone 79.8%

Carpool 11.0%

Public Transit 0.8%

Work from Home 4.9%

Walked 2.7%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 8,588

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 47.4%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 17.5%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

7.6%

10–14

6.8%

15–19

5.8%

20–24

4.8%

25–34

11.1%

35–44

14.5%

45–54

11.6%

55–64

5.6%

65–74

8.7%

75–84

11.1%

85+

5.3%

Under 18: 24.2% Working age (18–64): 75.8% 65 and over: 18.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.0%

Naturalized Citizen 84.3%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.4%

Foreign-Born Origin

Asia

57.9%

Europe

18.5%

Latin America

18.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.6%

With a Disability 12.9%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 93.5%

Uninsured 6.5%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.3%

Has a Computer 95.5%

Same House 1 Year Ago 85.9%

Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023